«By mapping the breakpoints, we were able to identify genes that were disrupted in
patients with birth defects, which suggests that these genes play a key role in normal brain development,» she said.
Not exact matches
And for some
patients, particularly those
with the most severe nodular and cystic acne, medications such as oral isotretinoin may be recommended — although the use of isotretinoin is tightly controlled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since it can cause
birth defects if a woman becomes pregnant while taking the medication.
Although the absolute risks for
birth defects were small, physicians should consider prescribing other antibiotics when treating
patients with infections during pregnancy.
In the largest study of its kind, researchers found only 34 (0.31 %) healthy volunteers
with serious adverse events, which are defined by the FDA as those that result in death; are life - threatening; require or prolong in -
patient hospitalization; or cause a disability, congenital anomaly or
birth defect.
By modifying a muscle transplant operation, Johns Hopkins surgeons report they are able to restore authentic facial expressions of joy — wide and even smiles — to selected
patients with one - sided facial muscle paralysis due to
birth defects, stroke, tumors or Bell's palsy.
By modifying a muscle transplant operation, Johns Hopkins surgeons report they are able to restore authentic facial expressions of joy 3/4 wide and even smiles 3/4 to selected
patients with one - sided facial muscle paralysis due to
birth defects, stroke, tumors or Bell's palsy.
This could be a problem in
patients with congestive heart failure or other
patients who require sodium restriction May stunt growth if used in young, growing animals May lower seizure threshold and alter mood and behavior At high doses, this medication can cause
birth defects early in pregnancy, be irritating to the stomach or cause higher than normal blood sugar levels If your pet has received high doses, it should not be vaccinated without your veterinarian's advice as the vaccine may not work or it may actually give your pet the disease you are trying to prevent Less common side effects include weight gain, insomnia, panting, diarrhea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, pancreatitis and behavior changes Serious side effects are not expected
with routine use.
The FDA has required the maker of Depakote to include a strong black box warning alerting doctors and
patients to the potential for life - threatening side effects associated
with Depakote use including serious
birth defects such as anencephaly (brainless babies) and spina bifida.